I loved that quote as well. It reminds me of John 13:1. His public ministry culminating in his death, burial, and resurrection was a ministry of voluntary love for his own which were in the world. Astounding thought.

Yes, thanks for bringing that up, I forgot to mention it. There are five short chapters. So next week we'll discuss the introduction and the first chapter.

This was an excellent read.

Follow-up question: If we change out the mode of the Lord's Supper (say using orange juice instead of grape juice), that would be an abuse of the Lord's Supper, correct? If that is the case, would changing the mode of baptism also be an abuse of that ordinance? I am wrestling with this question. I grew up being taught that, like you said, it's okay to sprinkle or pour if a situation demands it. But I think it's interesting that there isn't a single Scriptural example of anything but immersion.

It's a good reminder that we always need to be conforming to Scripture, like the Bereans.

I forgot to mention: don't feel like you only have to answer the questions I asked. Those were just some thoughts I had. Feel free to post whatever thoughts/reflections you had from this week's reading.